Environment & Standards: World Environment Day (June 5) spotlighted climate action, with Guyana’s GNBS urging businesses to cut methane, manage waste properly, and adopt an Environmental Management System aligned to ISO 14001:2026. Power Sector Tension: After opposition pressure, Government finally confirmed talks are ongoing on the Karpowership power contract renewal, as the grid-stability deadline and public anxiety grow. Pensioners’ Relief: GPL will start the $30,000 monthly electricity subsidy for eligible pensioners in the June 2026 billing cycle, with credits handled for both post-paid and pre-paid customers. Governance Metrics Debate: Minister Gail Teixeira pushed back in Parliament on using Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, arguing it’s perception-based rather than proof of corruption. Energy Grid Modernisation: InterEnergy outlined a plan to modernise GPL’s grid through 2030, aiming for a more reliable, resilient, digitally managed network. Budget Push & Development Spending: Government tabled a $54.9B supplementary request, including major additions for the Gas-to-Energy project and other public works, housing, and agriculture priorities. Local Housing Backlog: Region Five will get up to 1,000 new house lots under the Dream Realised push to clear pending applications. Oil Revenue Update: Bank of Guyana figures show Guyana’s oil sector generated about US$577.6M in Q1 2026, with US$761M in receipts/royalties reported for the first three months. SME Financing: The Guyana Development Bank Bill 2026 was tabled to expand zero-interest micro-credit (up to $3M) for SMEs, paired with mentorship and training. Youth & STEM for Agriculture: Queen’s College students won and then took part in a robotics/coding STEM workshop tied to smarter, climate-aware farming. Sports & Community: KFC Guyana returns as official fast-food partner for the One Guyana T10 Blast, backing local community tapeball.